Question 6

An architect is working on a large renovation project with an AIA B101 contract. The owner decides to contract separately with an electrical engineer and a security firm. The security firm asks the engineer and architect to coordinate the details for a new card reader access control system.
What is the first step the architect should take?
  • Question 7

    An architecture firm is negotiating a contract with an owner for a $2,000,000 project. The proposed architectural-only fee is 5% of the cost of construction through the end of the Construction Document Phase.
    During the negotiations, the owner wants to apply for a building permit in 7 weeks without exceeding the original budget constraints. The project staff currently consists of 2 people who have an hourly rate of $100.
    What is the minimum project staff required to meet the owner's new schedule?
  • Question 8

    What is the architect's responsibility regarding code compliance during design?
  • Question 9

    Which scheduling method shows the longest path of dependent activities?
  • Question 10

    During the preparation of the construction documents, it was noted that the survey inaccurately located the property line. Consequently, the parking layout had to be redesigned to fit within the corrected property boundary.
    The architect's additional costs and associated delay are the responsibility of which one of the following parties?